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Sekisui HouseSKHSF -0.95%82 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.63% as of Apr. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 11.29. GuruFocus rates SKHSF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 98 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Sekisui House ranks better than 69.39% on this metric.
Sekisui House's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $24,508 Mil.
Sekisui House's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $2,685 Mil. Sekisui House's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 10.63%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sekisui House's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
SKHSF'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.91 Med: 11.29 Max: 17.94
Current: 10.68
During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Sekisui House was 17.94%. The lowest was 7.91%. And the median was 11.29%.
SKHSF's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 69.39% of 98
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.055
vs SKHSF: 10.68
Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield has the same problems the regular earnings yield does. It does not consider the growth of the company. It only looks at one-year's business operation. For cyclical companies, the earnings yield is usually highest at the peak of the business cycle. But these earnings are rarely sustainable.
A better indicator of the attractiveness of an investment which takes growth into account is the Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. Sekisui House's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.00%. The Forward Rate of Return uses the normalized Free Cash Flow of the past five years, and considers growth. The forward rate of return can be thought of as the return that investors buying the stock today can expect from it in the future.
Sekisui House (OTCPK:SKHSF) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation
Joel Greenblatt defines the earnings yield using the above equation because it more accurately reflects the company's profitability relative to its stock price. Items like interest payment and tax etc. are not directly related to the company's operational profitability.
Enterprise Value instead of market cap (share price) is used in the calculation because it is the real price stock and bond investors together pay for the company.
Be Aware
Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield has the same problems the regular earnings yield does. It does not consider the growth of the company. It only looks at one-year's business operation. For cyclical companies, the earnings yield is usually highest at the peak of the business cycle. But these earnings are rarely sustainable.
Sekisui House Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Sekisui House Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sekisui House's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:
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Sekisui House Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Sekisui House's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Sekisui House Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sekisui House's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sekisui House's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Sekisui House Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation
In his book, The Little That Beat the Market, hedge fund manager Joel Greenblatt defines Earnings Yield as operating income divided by enterprise value.
Sekisui Houses Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as
Sekisui House's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2,685 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.63% mean?
Sekisui House (SKHSF) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.63% as of Apr. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on Sekisui House and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.29. Over the past decade, Sekisui House's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 7.91 to 17.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Sekisui House ranks #30 out of 98 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 30.6%.
Is Sekisui House's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Sekisui House's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.63% is near median its 10-year median of 11.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.91 to a high of 17.94. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 7.06. Sekisui House's value of 10.63% is 50.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sekisui House ranks #30 out of 98 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sekisui House has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sekisui House's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Sekisui House ranks #30 out of 98 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Sekisui House in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 7.06. Sekisui House's value of 10.63% is 50.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Sekisui House's own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 7.91 to 17.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.29 vs. the industry median of 7.06, Sekisui House has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 7.06, based on 98 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sekisui House's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.63% is 50.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on Sekisui House and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 7.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sekisui House's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.63%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sekisui House stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sekisui House (SKHSF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.57, compared to a current price of $20.75 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.63%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.29 and 50.7% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 7.06. Sekisui House's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sekisui House (SKHSF), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.63% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Sekisui House (SKHSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sekisui House stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $20.75 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.57.
GuruFocus considers Sekisui House to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SKHSF:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 10.63% (near median its 10-year median of 11.29)
GF Value™: $25.57 vs. price of $20.75 (18.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.7% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#30 of 98)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SKHSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sekisui House Ltd company's activities includes equity-method affiliates, is involved in the Custom Detached Houses Business, Rental Housing and Commercial Buildings Business, Architectural/Civil Engineering Business, Rental Housing Management Business, Remodeling Business, Development Business, Overseas Business, and carries out related business activities. Segments includes Custom detached houses Business, Rental housing and commercial buildings Business, Architectural / Civil engineering Business, Rental housing management Business, Remodeling Business, Development Business, and Overseas Business of which majority of revenue comes from Rental housing and commercial buildings Business.
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